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‘Freedom to Travel’: How will an ease on Cuba travel restrictions affect the industry?
With a potentially imminent easement of travel restrictions by the Obama Administration, travelers may once again have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Cuban culture.
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Louisiana oil disaster: Pointing fingers in the dark
As residents are up in arms over BP’s response, local and state government officials are actually calling for the Federal government to override BP’s response and take ownership of the situation – something goes against the Republican Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal’s party agenda as well as the his stance on offshore drilling.
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“Drill baby, drill?” Are we still on that?
Last week, a BP oil rig burned into the ocean and created an oil spill that continues to grow and threaten our shores. Its effects on wildlife will have catastrophic consequences to entire communities whose livelihoods depend on the ocean.
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Van Jones breaks his silence
In a new letter to the public, former “Green for All” champion Van Jones speaks out for the first time since his resignation and urges Americans across the country to continue the fight for a green economy.
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Green economy of tomorrow: Youth of the world take on Climate Change
The biggest-ever youth gathering on climate change is calling for real action in time for this December’s UN climate conference in Copenhagen. The Tunza International Children and Youth Conference, representing three billion people – the children and youth of the planet – are planning to converge on the Republic of Korea on August 17-23 to voice their demands for action on climate change and rally support for the December conference.
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New Senate Bill to “Flight” for your Rights!
Airline passengers have just about had enough of the corporate abuses of big-air’s mishandling of the flying experience. From runway delays to overheated cabins, a new Senate bill supported by FlyersRights.org is proposing to change everything we know about the agonies of flying and fight for airline passenger rights.
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Obama's new economic focus on energy jobs, education
Just days after his inauguration, Obama’s first weekly address as President highlights the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan”; focusing on energy independence as a means to create jobs and boost the economy, while creating a mindful attitude of accountability for his administration.
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Obama sets precedence with a 'Green' Inaugural Ball
The proverbial green carpet will be rolled out on Saturday to welcome prominent environmentalists and entertainers to Barack Obama’s Inauguration. From Electric Cars to Water Produced from Air, The Green Inaugural Ball on January 17th is set to stand out among the eco-friendly inaugural events.
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Onward, Obama: My thoughts on the outcome of Election ‘08
The past few months have been a wildly frustrating assault on the capabilities of Americans to come to terms with the state of the country as a whole from within, as well as in the eyes of the world. And after so many months, after years of disbelief, what I saw and experienced last night was something I was not ready for.
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‘Coming Clean’ – new book explores how to break America’s fossil fuel addiction
Though most Americans support bold action to create a clean energy future, many are disheartened that individual actions such as switching to energy efficient light bulbs, taking mass transit, and voting aren’t enough. “Purging this country of its two-century addiction to fossil fuels is the great task of our time. Here is the resource we have long needed.” – Bill McKibben, environmentalist and bestselling author.
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Wikia calls on eco-supporters to build 'The Worlds Handbook For Going Green'
Based on the wiki platform, Wikia Green is an ever-evolving, community-focused repository of content that can be instantly molded or changed by anyone to reflect the most current topics of interest and latest information in the green arena.
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New recommended reading: 'First Stop in the New World'
David Lida moved to Mexico City fifteen years ago in search of a kind of culture, energy, and spontaneity that he thought had been lost in his native New York City. What he found was a thriving, miraculous urban center comprising centuries of living history, even as its rapid development was making it a prominent force on the world stage.
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San Francisco welcomes new shark exhibit in name of conservation 
Boeing helps Haiti rebuild, schools are top priority 
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